| Honored by: | Valerie Rinko, John Rinko, Alicia Rinko, and Michael Rinko |
| Brick location: | SECTION O, ROW 12, BRICK 6 map |
Emily has an insatiable curiosity, along with an incredible drive to seek new horizons and figure out the inner working of things. She also wants to do her part in leaving the world a better place than she found it. To these ends, she is very persistent and determined. Emily's positive outlook and friendly personality make her an ideal friend and colleague. She is lots of fun; Emily has a great sense of humor and is quick with a joke and to laugh. Even though she is a scientist and works in a world of hard cold facts and data, Emily is a very sensitive and caring person. All the qualities mentioned above make Emily worthy of great recognition for her accomplishments, talents, and humanity.